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Maintenance Mechanical Journeyman (5778)

Requisition ID 5778

• Posted 09/03/2026
• Food & Consumer Packaging
• Food Packaging BU
• Food Packaging Americas
• Rhinelander
• Posting Country (1)
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  You have a choice of where you want to work!

We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

Ahlstrom Rhinelander is currently looking for a Certified Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician at our Rhinelander Facility. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mechanical equipment and systems throughout the paper mill. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations by maintaining production equipment, utilities, and support systems to maximize uptime and product quality. The technician applies advanced mechanical skills to identify root causes of equipment failures and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain paper mill production equipment, including:

Paper machines

Conveyors

Pumps and piping systems

Bearings and gearboxes

Rollers and drives

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Agitators and mixers

Compressors and vacuum systems

Adhere to all safety, environmental, and company policies.

Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.

Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Identify and report safety hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Participate in safety meetings, audits, and training programs.

Perform all work in a manner that promotes a safe workplace

Required Qualifications

Journeyman-level mechanical maintenance, pipefitter, or millwright certification,

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Ability to work required work schedule including overtime.

Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and maintenance tools.

Basic computer skills and experience using CMMS software. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.

Read more at www.ahlstrom.com.